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Canada trials counter-drone lasers at sandbox innovation event

August 01 2024

Canada became the fifth NATO country to test laser-based counter drone systems without a geographic backdrop, during a recent counter-drone demonstrat...

STEM learning boost: Federal funding locked in for Schools Pathways Program

The federal government has entered into a $5.1 million federation funding agreement with the state governments of South Australia and Western Australia for the delivery of...

August 01 2024

Directed energy weapon tested on vehicle in UK first

The British military has tested a high-powered laser from a British Army vehicle for the first time, neutralising targets at over one kilometre.

July 31 2024

Marles, Chappell unveil Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton aircraft

The federal government has unveiled Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton Remotely Piloted Aircraft System – “AUS 1” – to be operated by the Royal...

July 31 2024

The Whiskey Project reveals new board appointments

Australian specialist and tactical watercraft manufacturer The Whiskey Project Group has announced new appointments to their Australian and United States boards.

July 31 2024

EOS signs $9m contract with Australian Defence Force Joint Capabilities Division

Canberra-based defence company Electro Optic Systems has secured a $9 million contract with the Australian Defence Force Joint Capabilities Division to further develop space...

July 31 2024

Greece to acquire 20 F-35s in US foreign military sale

Greece will acquire 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft and become the newest member of the F-35 Lightning II Global Alliance.

July 31 2024

Imagine if Aussies took the nation as seriously as they take sport

Opinion: Australians pride themselves on rising to the challenge on the sporting field, often conquering the competition that is modern sports events, but when it really...

July 31 2024

Engineer growth key to Australia’s sovereign defence priorities, says NIOA

Privately owned global munitions company NIOA Australia has encouraged the growth of the next generation of engineering leaders to underpin Australia’s sovereign...

July 31 2024

ADF celebrates opening of new yarning circle in Queensland

The Australian Defence Force has celebrated the opening of a new yarning circle at Porton Barracks in North Queensland.

July 31 2024

US DOD announces additional munitions, rockets, artillery for Ukraine

The US Department of Defense has announced approximately US$1.5 billion in additional security assistance to Ukraine.

July 31 2024

L3Harris opens electronic warfare Centre of Excellence in Brisbane

Global defence contractor L3Harris opened their new electronic warfare Centre of Excellence in Brisbane, supporting the design, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of...

July 30 2024

Israeli drone gun proof of arms trade ‘gaslighting’, says Shoebridge

Senator David Shoebridge has accused the federal government of “gaslighting the public” about arms trading between Australia and Israel.

July 30 2024

Insitec acquired by Sovereign Capability Group, Whiteoak

Defence systems provider Insitec has been acquired by Sovereign Capability Group with the backing of Australian private investment firm Whiteoak.

July 30 2024

Aerobond announces 3,500-square metre defence, space, aerospace facility in South Australia

Adelaide-based aerospace manufacturer Aerobond has announced a 3,500-square metre manufacturing facility in South Australia.

July 30 2024

Afghanistan medal decision before election, says Deputy Prime Minister

Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has confirmed a decision will be made about stripping medals from Australian Defence Force personnel before the next...

July 30 2024

Growing concerns about China conflict dominate Australian public thinking

New polling has revealed both startling and inspiring feedback from the Australian public’s attitudes towards the possibility of conflict in our region, allied support,...

July 30 2024

Deputy Secretary of CASG joins DIDS Summit headline speakers

Chris Deeble AO CSC, Deputy Secretary of Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) is the latest high profile decision maker to join the Defence Connect DIDS Summit...

July 30 2024

VR simulator launched to assist ADF parachute training

Edith Cowan University has designed a parachute rehearsal and training virtual reality simulator to assist Australian Defence Force personnel undertaking parachute training.

July 30 2024